Part-Time Research Officer — Disability History Project

Monash University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a part-time Research Officer in Melbourne to support an ARC Discovery project on the history of disability. This 0.4 FTE fixed-term role focuses on research services and administrative coordination to ensure timely project outcomes, under the direction of Dr Kate Murphy.

Responsibilities include bibliographical and archival research, oral history handling, data collection, and maintaining project documentation while ensuring ethics and data management compliance.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated project administration skills within a research context, with the ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Proven capability in data analysis, record-keeping, and maintaining high standards of detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting administrative and research documentation.
• High-level computer literacy and adaptiveness in learning new software tools.
• The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting bibliographical and archival research relevant to the project objectives.
• Providing administrative support for the processing, handling, and preservation of oral history interviews.
• Assisting with data collection, entry, preliminary analysis, and literature reviews.
• Maintaining project documentation, scheduling bookings, and supporting compliance with research ethics and data management protocols.
• Maintaining effective communication with team members, research partners, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Research administration

Data analysis

Record-keeping

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Employment Type: Fixed-term (Part-time), fraction (0.4)

Duration: 3 years fixed-term appointment

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies (SoPHIS) within the Faculty of Arts is seeking a Research Officer to support the ARC Discovery project Australia’s first history of disability: Making a more inclusive Australia. Working under the direction of Dr Kate Murphy (Lead Chief Investigator), this part-time (0.4 FTE) position provides research services and administrative coordination to ensure the delivery of project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting bibliographical and archival research relevant to the project objectives.
• Providing administrative support for the processing, handling, and preservation of oral history interviews.
• Assisting with data collection, entry, preliminary analysis, and literature reviews.
• Maintaining project documentation, scheduling bookings, and supporting compliance with research ethics and data management protocols.
• Maintaining effective communication with team members, research partners, and external stakeholders.

About You

You will bring a methodical approach to research administration alongside strong organisational and analytical skills.

Specifically, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated project administration skills within a research context, with the ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
• Proven capability in data analysis, record-keeping, and maintaining high standards of detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting administrative and research documentation.
• High-level computer literacy and adaptiveness in learning new software tools.
• The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what makes you a strong fit for the role. Please also highlight any relevant research experience, including archival, historical or oral history research, and explain how your experience could contribute to the aims of the Discovery Project.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Position Description:Research Officer

Applications Close: Monday 26 October, 11:55pm AEDT

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